Lead Structural Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering and design company specializing in power transmission. They are seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to apply their expertise in structural analysis and design for power transmission modifications and upgrades, while also interfacing directly with clients and leading project teams.

Responsibilities:

• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of structural engineering issues
• You will perform structural analysis and detailed design of steel frames, connections, concrete members, equipment, and foundations
• Develop integrated structural designs and perform supporting calculations for the planned work
• You will have direct interface with the client and communicate technical information
• You will prepare technical specifications for structural materials
• You will Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design
• Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers
• You will develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated 'Communities of Practice.'
• You will travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to substation locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Requirements:

• This position requires a BSCE or MSCE from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background in behavior of materials, structural analysis, structural steel design, and reinforced concrete design
• 12 or more years of experience as a practicing structural engineer preferably a member of a project team working on the design and upgrade of electrical substations
• Ability to communicate effectively with the client with appropriate level of technical detail
• Ability to perform occasional walk-downs and visit client site to attend scoping meetings
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for structural engineering calculations
• Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
• Technically knowledgeable of the practical application of structural engineering including analysis for structural supports, loads, and design integrity
• Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: MathCad, STAAD PRO, SAP2000, SAFE, RISA 3D and RISA Floor
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, and ACI 318
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• PE license
• Experience in the design of light industrial building structures
• Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows